Adult
Clay Classes
Spring Classes run from March 31st to May 25th Summer Session—May
26 to July 20th
Cost per 8 week adult class session is $285.00 Adult clay class fees include
25 lbs. of clay, glaze materials, and open classroom time. Firing Fees for
bisque firing only (cone 06) are calculated at $1.00 per pound.
There is no
fee for glaze firings.
Additional clay is available and can be purchased during
business hours.
Tool kits are recommended and are available for an additional
cost.
Class times are for both Oak Park and LaGrange locations, unless otherwise
indicated.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
An introduction to basic throwing
techniques: centering clay, forming cylinders, bowls and plate
forms. Glazing and surface treatment also covered. Caution: This
activity can be habit forming!
Monday (LaGrange)
10 am - 1 pm
Greg Colombe
Tuesday (Oak Park)
9-Noon
Mary Dye
Tuesday (Oak Park)
7-10 pm
Conner McKissack
Tuesday (LaGrange)
7-10 pm
Wednesday (Oak Park)
9- Noon
Wednesday (LaGrange)
10 am - 1 pm
Wednesday (Oak Park)
7-10 pm
Conner McKissack
Wednesday (LaGrange)
7-10 pm
Intermediate / Advanced Wheel
For those who are comfortable throwing
basic cylinder and bowl shapes. This class will focus on constructing
more complex forms such as teapots, pitchers, covered jars and
casseroles. Students also work on mastering the more technical
aspects of glazing and firing
Monday (Oak Park)
7 - 10 pm
Steve Stanard
Monday (LaGrange)
7 - 10 pm
Greg Colombe
Thursday (Oak Park)
7-10 pm
Mary Dye
Thursday (LaGrange)
7-10 pm
Handbuilding
Many differing techniques
for working with clay will be explored in this open-ended class
including: basic handbuilding techniques of coil, pinch and slabs,
as well as an in-depth focus on surface treatment and glazing.
The student will be expected to be open to experimentation and
furthering their visual vocabulary.
Tuesday (Oak Park)
7 - 10 pm
Nancy Gardner
Thursday (LaGrange)
7-10 pm
Tile Making and Mosiacs
Want to create a unique back splash?
Cover a wall or floor? How about a one of a kind tray or table
top? Learn to create your own tiles and mosaic projects using a
variety of easy to learn techniques. No experience needed. Making
flat tiles cut from slabs and dimensional tiles, by hand or from
press molds, will be covered. Learn to decorate with slips, under-glazes,
glazes and how to use patterns, carved relief, stamps, in this
very useful class. Turn chipped china, mirror, glass, tile, broken
heirlooms or personal mementos into lasting treasures. If you don’t
have the china or heirlooms, we’ll provide the mosaic materials.
Mondays (Oak Park Winter #1)
7-10 pm
Mondays (LaGrange
Winter #2)
7-10 pm
Understanding Clay, Glazes
and Firing
(basic glaze calculation)
Do you want to understand more
of what happens to your pieces after they are placed in the kiln?
Are you interested in creating your own glazes, but you’re not
a chemist? This class is for you! We will use a limit formula/recipe
approach to explore the formulation of glazes. This class will
introduce the students to the basic components which make up glazes.
Through guided testing and experimentation students will learn
to design their own glazes. Students will also learn about the
role of heat and atmosphere, as well as the clay body, in the creation
of a successful piece. Students will have the opportunity to take
part in a kiln firing $255.00( This class offered Spring Term
/Oak Park only)
*For students who enroll in Clay, Glazes and Firing, in addition
to another 8 week class,
the class is $145. + lab fee.
This class requires an additional
$30 lab fee.
Wednesday
7-10 PM
Dave Toan
Independent Study / Shelf
Rental
For the individual seeking the facilities
and environment needed to continue their development in ceramics. This option gives you 24 hr. access
to the facilities and equipment as well as a private shelf space. This
option does not include instruction, and is open only to individuals
with prerequisite experience. Shelves are rented for a minimum
of three months with payment due in advance.
Single shelf space options:
A.(
6 cu. ft.) Students currently enrolled in classes at
T.I.
$60.00 p/mo.
Individuals not currently enrolled in classes
at T.I.
$90.00 p/mo.
B. (10.5 cu. ft.) Students currently enrolled
in classes at T.I.
$80.00 p/mo.
Individuals not currently enrolled
in classes at T.I.
$110.00 p/mo.
Full bank of shelves options:
A.
(27 cu. ft. ) Students
currently enrolled in classes at T.I.
$125.00 p/mo.
Individuals
not currently enrolled in classes at T.I.
$150.00 p/mo.
B. (48 cu. ft.) Students currently enrolled in classes at
T.I.
$150.00 p/mo.
Individuals not currently enrolled in classes
at T.I.
$175.00 p/mo.
Custom
Classes Available
Interested in a ceramics or metals class, but you don’t see
anything that fits your schedule? Would you prefer private
instruction? Perhaps you’d like to put something together with
a group of friends or coworkers. Call us. We can set up custom
classes to fit your needs and ability level.
Be
sure to take advantage of our open studio time. Practice time is
a very important factor in mastering the skills we teach. There
is a direct correlation between the time you are able to practice
and the level of progress you will experience.
Open Studio Times :
Monday - Friday 10 -10, Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 10-4.
*Open Studio is available anytime there is a “Key holder” in the building. The
listed open studio times are the minimum open studio hours. Additional hours
may be available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
A 50% deposit
is required to reserve class or workshop space. The balance must
be paid by the first class or the time of the workshop. Refunds
and cancellations: If you must cancel a class or workshop, every
effort will be made to fill your space. If we can fill the space,
we will return your registration, less a $30 processing fee.
No refunds will be made for any cancellations made less than
2 weeks prior to the class or workshop. *If, for any reason,
the staff or management of TERRA INCOGNITO must reschedule a
class, every attempt will be made to schedule make-up classes,
at the convenience of the majority of the students. Classes missed
as a result of scheduling conflicts or absences of the student,
for any reason, are not the responsibility of TERRA INCOGNITO.
In most cases, missed classes can be made up during another scheduled
class of the same session.
